You may remember that our scheduled OTM (Office of Transition Ministry) workshop was “snowed out” when GTS shut for a snow day on Friday, February 8. That workshop was to be led by the Rev. Victoria (Tori) Duncan, Missioner for Transition Ministry. Tori and I have been working with her, and GTS’, calendar to find some potential overlap, and have been unsuccessful.

Several of you during our recent CPG dinner event let me know that the workshop was no longer needed, as the majority of you have now completed, or were in the process of completing, your OTM Profiles. Read more...

The GTS Safety Brigade is now recruiting! In our efforts to ensure a safe environment for our residents and visitors, we are looking for two volunteers (who will be returning to campus for the 2013-2014 academic year) from each residence hall to join the GTS Safety Brigade. Safety Brigade officers will be trained by Anthony Khani and other world-renowned experts in building evacuation plans and safety protocol. Read more...

Have you ever wondered what role social justice plays in your ministry?

The Office of the Chaplain, Deployment and Formation will sponsor a Social Justice Retreat for GTS students. This retreat will explore activism in ministry by examining the life story of an Episcopalian martyr, Jonathan Daniel. Come to this workshop to examine the role activism plays in your ministry and begin to set the groundwork for activist relations in your current or future communities. Read more...

YOGA FOR EVERY-BODY. No experience needed. The GTS Community is invited to come, enjoy, relax, and renew. Each yoga class is a particularly focused session (see above) yet also a complete class. Relaxation will always be offered at the end of each class. As well, you will learn a simple and easy “take-home” exercise each week (no more than 3 minutes long) to use at home if so desired.Read more...

Whether depression hits you, a child or spouse, a friend or colleague, it affects the entire web of relationships. The truly depressed person cannot be “cheered up” and may, without wishing to, drag others down into the doldrums.

In this informative seminar, participants will learn the difference between the “blues” and serious depression, a bio-chemical as well as emotional condition. Interweave Founder and Executive Director Robert Corin Morris will speak from his own experience dealing with depression. Read more...

As you may be aware, last year GTS began compiling– and sending out to a very large and receptive audience– an e-book composed of resumes of our upcoming graduates, along with cover letters from the Dean and myself (as Director of Deployment).

We hope to continue this (new) tradition. Please send me an electronic copy of your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) as a .pdf file before December 15 (including all your contact information within the resume/CV); that way we can compile this book and have it ready to go right after the New Year has come! Read more...

On Friday, February 8, the Rev. Tori Duncan, National Program Officer for Transition Ministry, will present a two hour workshop introducing the OTM (Office of Transitional Ministry) Profile to those who will be coming up toward graduation. Please ensure that you’re able to attend this important workshop!

WHERE: 21st St Room

WHEN: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Feb. 8, 2012

WHO: All upcoming grads who will utilize the OTM Profile. Read more...

Please be aware that the ELM Proclaim retreat will be held next April at Bishop’s Ranch in California. This retreat, affiliated with the ELCA, is geared toward LGTBQ students moving toward (or thinking about moving toward) ordination. You can read about the retreat here: Proclaim Retreat 2013. It is open to non-Lutheran participants. If you have any questions, please contact: